Mapping Pan Gu
“All the great stories have maps” a beta-reader once told me. As with much of A Tiger’s Tale, its inclusion needed to reflect my understanding and so, some research was required.
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Return of the Kung Fu Nuns
For over a decade now, the Kung Fu Nuns have been making international headlines with their inspirational work. Based in Nepal, the Kung Fu Nuns are part of the Drukpa Lineage of Indian Buddhism, which has a millennium-old history that traces back to the Indian Buddhist Mahasiddha Naropa. As part of their practice, the nuns study Kung Fu for self-cultivation and to fortify themselves for their missions.
#TigerTuesday on THE COMICS FU SHOW 2/7
The #tigertuesday conversations being had on THE COMICS FU SHOW have been equal parts illuminating and inspiring. Today’s conversations promise to be no different.
Asian Books Blog: Wuxia and xianxia, guest post from Alice Poon
Asian Books Blog: Wuxia and xianxia, guest post from Alice Poo Alice Poon is currently based in Vancouver. After a childhood spent devouring Jin Yong’s wuxia novels, Alice has, over the years, fed herself a steady diet of modern wuxia / xianxia and Chinese history and mythology masterpieces. Since the release of her two historical Chinese novels, The Green Phoenix and Tales …
What about Wude (武德)?
Wude is an important part of the culture of the Chinese martial arts. Morality is very important to the practice of martial arts in general and this idea of Wude is extolled by Kung Fu masters. It is the criteria on how students are judged by their masters, and whether or not they are deemed worthy to be taught.
Kung Fu Secret: Wuxia’s Youxia
Who are the Youxia (遊俠)? The wandering heroes of ancient China are described with this blanket term; anyone who was well traveled and righted the wrongs they saw before them. This type of warrior folk hero is frequently celebrated in Chinese poetry and fiction. A term commonly translated as “wandering vigilante” or “knight-errant” and less commonly known as “cavalier”, “adventurer”, “soldier of fortune” or “underworld stalwart.” A Futuwwa, Fianna or Ronin.
First Meditation: Tamo
A review like no other. A written meditation on Tamo – a book review of A Tiger’s Tale volume 1.